For my work's Christmas Party this year, Dr. Brown (my boss) planned a Murder/Mystery themed party at his house. We found out about it a few weeks ago, and have had time to get to know our character, that no one else knows about, and to put our costume together.
The party takes place on a cruise ship. We (both passengers and crew) are all at the Captain's Cocktail party when a murder takes place. There are many side issues going on that cause everyone to blame each other. At the end of the night we had to try and figure out who the killer was.
I was one of 3 final beauty pageants, trying to win the title of Ambassadress.
Sam was the Head Barman, known as Tom Collins, and was actually my husband on the ship although NO ONE knew this since my romantic involvement with him would eliminate me from the competition due to the pageant rules. There was one person however, that knew I was married, but was using that information as black male.
We had 16 players (8 staff and their spouses.)
We each had a sheet of paper that had our objectives on it. After everyone seemed to have taken care of their objectives, the lights went out mysteriously, there was a scream, and when the lights came back on, the "Showgirl" was found dead on the floor. (Good acting by the way Mandi!)
We had a lot of fun the whole night acting like people we weren't and would never plan on being!
Genevieve and I before we left:
The party takes place on a cruise ship. We (both passengers and crew) are all at the Captain's Cocktail party when a murder takes place. There are many side issues going on that cause everyone to blame each other. At the end of the night we had to try and figure out who the killer was.
I was one of 3 final beauty pageants, trying to win the title of Ambassadress.
Sam was the Head Barman, known as Tom Collins, and was actually my husband on the ship although NO ONE knew this since my romantic involvement with him would eliminate me from the competition due to the pageant rules. There was one person however, that knew I was married, but was using that information as black male.
We had 16 players (8 staff and their spouses.)
We each had a sheet of paper that had our objectives on it. After everyone seemed to have taken care of their objectives, the lights went out mysteriously, there was a scream, and when the lights came back on, the "Showgirl" was found dead on the floor. (Good acting by the way Mandi!)
We had a lot of fun the whole night acting like people we weren't and would never plan on being!
Genevieve and I before we left:
Sam and I with Frank and Mandi. Mandi was the Showgirl and Frank was the Cruise's Purser
Joia is one of the other pageant girls
Katrina, the 3rd pageant contestant with her husband Andy, a passenger on the ship
Andy, Dr. Brown, and Sam
Doc Brown (AKA Maverick from Top Gun)
Rachle, another passenger, with Mandi
Sam mingling with Josh, the Cruise Director
At the end of the night, the truth came out that I, "Kristy Marie" was indeed the killer. I had to kill the showgirl since she knew of my marriage to Tom Collins, and I couldn't afford for anyone to find out, or I would be eliminated from the Beauty Pageant. I mean come on, can you blame me? :)
4 comments:
We have always wnated to do one of these. Did everyone get into it? It looks like so much fun. Plus, you were the killer you naughty girl! Your costume was terrific
p.s. This is Sara, logged in as Greg for some reason.
Yes Sara, everyone for the most part got into it. There were a few spouses that were threatened by their wives to wear a costume and act like they were enjoying themselves,(which they did) but I would say that a good 13 out of 16 had a blast! (And by the way, Sam was definitely not one that had to be threatened. He LOVED his character!)
Of course, a little alcohol helped! :)
And me being the killer made it all the more fun!
If you have a good group of people that would do it, I say go for it! Just give plenty of time to plan!
Let me know if you ahve any questions.
Sounds and 'looks' like it was a real nice evening. We all need a little fun like that (even if its just for memories!) I especially liked that picture of you and Jenna before you left, all dressed up. She matches your beauty.
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